Grounds Laborer

Position Overview

Systems Application & Technologies Inc

Systems Application & Technologies Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Location: USAG Fort Rucker, AL

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. is a progressive and well‑established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

Our 36‑year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we've developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost‑effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At USAG Fort Rucker, AL, SA-TECH provides Range Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support services for live training of the Aviation Gunnery Range Complex (AGRC) for the Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker Military Installation. We also provide O&M Core Services that enable management and maintenance of training areas and ranges by integrating mission requirements with environmental requirements and sound land management practices under the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security (DPTMS) Directorate.

The Fort Rucker Range and Training Complex encompasses roughly 60,000 acres across the Alabama counties of Dale and Coffee.

We are currently looking to hire a Grounds Laborer at the Fort Rucker AGRC at Fort Rucker, AL. As part of our Grounds Maintenance crew, you will maintain the grounds of industrial, commercial or public property and repair structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks:

• Cutting grass using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.)
• Trimming hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools
• Pruning shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth (using shears and other hand tools)
• Spraying lawns, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide
• Planting grass, flowers, trees and shrubs
• Watering lawns and shrubs during dry periods (using a hose or activating a sprinkler system)
• Picking up and burning (or carting away) leaves, paper or other litter
• Repairing and painting fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails and outbuildings
• Assisting with the repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment
• Cleaning comfort stations, offices workshop areas and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing

The following job functions are the basic requirements of the position (but you may be asked to perform related duties if needed):

• Supports all target maintenance activities for the ranges.
• Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and erosion repair.
• Keeps target locations clean and clear of vegetation and grass.
• Cleans floors, windows, bathrooms and other areas.
• Operates powered and manual material handling equipment to transport material to truck for loading and off‑loading.
• Prepares material or equipment for packing, transportation, storage, or removal.
• Performs vehicle maintenance, including changing components, fluids and filters.
• Maintains vehicle appearance, fuels vehicles, and maintains records of fuel consumed, mileage traveled, stops and persons contacted.
• Maintains safety equipment assigned to vehicle and requisitions additions or replacements when consumed.

• Conditions will vary as most of the work will be outdoors with temperature variations.
• Work will consist of 35% standing, 40% walking, 5% stooping, 10%…